Shelby and the Aftermath

Finally we get to visit Amy & Casey's hometown of Shelby, NC! We had a BLAST... second to our own hometown, I think we probably know the most people in Shelby than any other place. Everyone we've met through Casey & Amy originally has come to be friends of ours as well - true Southern hospitality!

So, we got excited when we saw the sign. It was a long carride, ok?
And unforch, that's all the pics of actual SHELBY I have... after all that, we had to hustle to get to the BBQ on time. Afterwards A&C drove us around to both of their homes and past their high school and where they met (on a haunted hayride, if anyone's a trivia buff). Very pretty area of the state, and fun for Scott and I see.

After the official engagement party, Casey's brother Carey and his wife Bobbi hosted the afterparty in their new house in Charlotte. So much fun... here are the highlights.


The Fiances!

The group (minus Scott...)

Scott was a big fan of taking pictures of flames that night. I have more pics of this dang tiki torch than I do of people, I kid you not. I think he was maybe trying to be artsy? Or funny?

The Red Oak Keg... this made Scott's YEAR. And yes, he obtained a phd, spent 10 days in Italy, got a job in that year, this still is the frontrunner to be the highlight. Maybe you don't understand how good Red Oak is...Here he is, being kegmaster w/ Jason.

The ladies - Cara (Amy's co-worker & Raleigh friend, we gave her a ride home and now she's our friend too :) ), Bobbi, Blaire (sans sling), Amy and me.

Casey & Cara

Scott ...still with the keg.